Torri Epperson hails from Shreveport, Louisiana. She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2006 to pursue her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana. XULA is a school that prides itself on driving African American students into careers in the sciences, which sparked her interest in STEM education. After completing her undergraduate study, she returned to XULA in 2012 to attain her Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Middle Grades Science and k – 12 special education. The most impactful part of her career was the five years Torri spent in DC and Louisiana schools as a teacher and leader in science, social studies, and special education. In her current capacity, Torri has combined her classroom teaching experience with skills in branding and marketing to serve as Education Outreach Coordinator for DC Water and Sewer Authority. She manages the Authority’s relationship with DCPS, creates and delivers environmental education lessons, and supports the overall outreach efforts of the organization.
